Market Cafe (NCCE) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Ulster
Market Cafe (NCCE) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Market Cafe (NCCE) was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 29 Garvagh Road, Swatragh, Swatragh, BT46 5QE
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts Market Cafe (NCCE) among the 1,133 places in Mid Ulster holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,133 | 89% | ← Market Cafe (NCCE) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Market Cafe (NCCE) none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Market Cafe (NCCE), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friels Bar And Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Near Buy Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 September 2023 |
| Bradleys Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2020 |
| Michael Davitts GAC Pub/bar/nightclub | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2018 |
| Naiscoil Ghreanachain Caring Premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Country Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 October 2025 |
| Gran Tots Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Gran Fries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Market Cafe (NCCE)
What is Market Cafe (NCCE)'s food hygiene rating?
Market Cafe (NCCE) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Market Cafe (NCCE) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Market Cafe (NCCE) last inspected?
Market Cafe (NCCE) was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Market Cafe (NCCE)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Market Cafe (NCCE) compare to other places in Mid Ulster?
89% of the 1,277 rated food businesses in Mid Ulster hold the top rating of 5, and Market Cafe (NCCE) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Market Cafe (NCCE) and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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